Diagnosis and Removal of a Nasopharyngeal Grass Foreign Body in a Dog with Choanal Atresia
10.17555/jvc.2024.41.6.377
- Author:
Chang-Yun JE
1
;
Keon KIM
;
Chang-Hyeon CHOI
;
Jae-Beom JOO
;
Seung-Ju KANG
;
Jinouk KIM
;
Hyeon-A PARK
;
Wo-Yeong CHOI
;
Woong-Bin RO
;
Chang-Min LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and BK 21 FOUR program, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:
Journal of Veterinary Clinics
2024;41(6):377-382
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A dog presented with continuous bilateral purulent nasal discharge and sneezing. Prior diagnostic evaluations included radiography, computed tomography (CT) scans, rhinoscopy, and histopathology, which indicated chronic inflammation with minor hemorrhage. Initial treatment with glucocorticoids alleviated symptoms, but signs recurred and worsened upon tapering the medication. A follow-up CT scan revealed bilateral partial choanal atresia, with no evidence of a foreign body. However, retrograde rhinoscopy subsequently detected and confirmed the presence of a grass foreign body. After removal, the dog's clinical signs were resolved completely within three months without further complications or treatment.
